Senior Mechanical Engineer - Optronics (onsite)

RTX / Collins Aerospace

CARLSBAD, US
Base: 95,500 usd - 181,700 usd; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
Opto-mechanical design
Precision mechanical design principles
Asme y14.5-2018 gd&t
Lead the mechanical design of optical and opto-electrical assemblies, including lens housings, fixtures, mounts, and alignment mechanisms

Job Summary

  • Lead the mechanical design of optical and opto-electrical assemblies, including lens housings, fixtures, mounts, and alignment mechanisms.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development and best practices.

Matching Summary

Lead the mechanical design of optical and opto-electrical assemblies, including lens housings, fixtures, mounts, and alignment mechanisms.

Salary

Base: 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Opto-mechanical design
  • Precision mechanical design principles
  • ASME Y14.5-2018 GD&T
  • Tolerance stack-ups
  • CAD tools (e.g. Creo)
  • Prototyping, metrology, testing, and verification

Nice-to-have

  • Spaceborne, airborne, or ruggedized optical systems
  • Cleanroom practices
  • Finite element analysis (Ansys workbench)

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience (STEM degree)
  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience (Advanced degree)
  • 5+ years opto-mechanical design experience
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

U.S. citizenship is required

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